In an age increasingly dominated by AI, Tom Peters’ observation, “If you’re not confused, you’re not paying attention,” takes on new significance. This phrase, a call to embrace the ambiguity inherent in our rapidly evolving world, resonates deeply in our… Read More »If you’re not confused, you’re not paying attention: A reflection on Tom Peters’ insight in the age of AI
In the web of modern politics, where policy intricacies intertwine with the multi-coloured threads of public opinion and ethical dilemmas, the notion of the ‘phronetic politician’ emerges not just as a conceptual ideal but as a navigational compass towards a… Read More »The Phronetic Politician: Cultivating an Ethos of Practical Wisdom in Politics
“We’re not here because we’re free; we’re here because we’re not free. There’s no escaping reason, no denying purpose, for as we both know, without purpose we would not exist. It is purpose that created us, purpose that connects us,… Read More »Beyond the Code: Reflections on Freedom, Purpose, and Identity in the Cognitive Age
Reflecting upon the philosophical words of Winston Churchill, “We shape our technologies and afterwards our technologies shape us,” one cannot help but think about the intricate relationship between humanity and the rapidly evolving realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this… Read More »Shaping our technologies that shape us.
In Plato’s renowned allegory of the cave, prisoners are confined in a shadowy world, mistaking shadows for reality. This powerful metaphor resonates greatly in our contemporary context, particularly when considering the dramatic advancements in AI. Just as the cave’s prisoners… Read More »Emerging from the Shadows: AI and Plato’s Cave
In the realm of understanding consciousness and perception, a fascinating comparison emerges between the human brain and artificial intelligence (AI). David Eagleman, in his book “The Brain: The Story of You,” illuminates a critical aspect of human cognition: our brains… Read More »The Paradox of Perception: Human Brain vs. Artificial Intelligence
Martin Heidegger, a philosophical luminary of the 20th century, is renowned for his existential and phenomenological exploration of Being. Among the diverse topics Heidegger engages with, his interpretation of the Aristotelian concept of phronesis, or practical wisdom, stands out as… Read More »Heidegger’s Rendition of Phronesis
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and evolving social norms, the concept of entrepreneurship is undergoing a profound transformation. No longer is it solely about profit maximisation and market domination; today, entrepreneurship intertwines with a deeper, more philosophical… Read More »The Phronetic Entrepreneur: Towards a new business ethos
In contemplating the role of leadership in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is insightful to revisit Aristotle’s concept of the “golden mean.” This ancient philosophical idea posits that virtue lies in finding a balance between extremes. The golden… Read More »Applying Aristotle’s Golden Mean to Leadership in the Era of AI
A poem by Professor Phronesis In the garden of wisdom, where thoughts gently roam, Lies Phronesis, a seed in the heart’s fertile loam. Not mere knowledge of books, nor theorems so bright, But a practical wisdom, a guiding inner light.… Read More »Whispers of Wisdom: The Dance of Phronesis